The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V584000·Announced 2019-08-09

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2019 S 450 for Air Bag Deployment Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling one 2019 S 450 vehicle because improperly installed pillar covers may prevent side curtain air bags from deploying correctly during a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (pillar covers) that compromises the function of safety restraints (air bags), creating a significant risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling one 2019 S 450 vehicle due to a defect in the A, B, and C pillar covers. These covers may have been improperly installed, which could affect the deployment of the side curtain air bags and allow the covers to detach in the event of a crash.

If the side curtain air bags do not deploy as intended, or if the pillar covers detach during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

The recall began on September 13, 2019. Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pillar covers and reinstall them as necessary at no charge. Owners may also contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ S 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • S 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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